Health and medicine press releases

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海角社区 student designs prostate screening device to replace traditional examination method

A 海角社区 University student has developed a new medical device that could transform how prostate health is assessed and monitored.
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Expert comment: disordered eating in athletes (VIDEO)

From the outside looking in, athletes often appear to be the pinnacle of physical health. But behind the podium places, victory laps, and trophy lifts, a less visible struggle can often be found. 聽
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How 7,000 steps a day could help reduce your risk of cancer

An opinion piece written by Dr Mhairi Morris from School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
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鈥淔or 鈥榮ugar tax鈥� to be truly effective, it must be part of a greater food reform鈥� 鈥� expert calls for bigger changes within 鈥榦verwhelmingly complex and often misleading food environment鈥�

The government announced last week that they are consulting on proposals to extend the sugar tax that is currently applied to fizzy drinks, to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oat or rice milks.

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Public health expert offers guidance after baby food pouches found lacking in key nutrients

A new BBC Panorama investigation that aired early this week revealed that baby food pouches from six major UK brands 鈥� including four leading manufacturers and two supermarkets 鈥� are failing to meet key nutritional needs for babies and toddlers and are often high in sugar.

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How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

As a specialty registrar in paediatric dentistry, I鈥檝e seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar from foods and drinks 鈥� and although it鈥檚 largely preventable 鈥� it鈥檚 the most common reason for聽hospital admission聽in children aged between five and nine in England.
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Scientists uncover how microswimmers move faster in groups 鈥� paving the way for tiny drug-delivering robots

Scientists have revealed how tiny swimming cells 鈥� such as sperm and bacteria 鈥� are able to move faster when travelling as a group, and the research could accelerate the development of microscopic robots that deliver drugs to specific regions of the body.

Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Tourism, and Civil Society (The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) is pictured on a stafe officially launching the 海角社区 University Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.

New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women鈥檚 sport

海角社区 University has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub 鈥� underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women鈥檚 sport sector.鈥�

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Design graduate secures Dragons鈥� investment in life-saving kit

Industrial Design and Technology graduate, Zak Marks, secured a 拢75,000 investment from Dragons鈥� Den entrepreneurs, for a stake in his emergency anaphylaxis kit business.

Noonan syndrome, the most common rare disease you've never heard of. A woman plays with two dogs

New Research highlights challenges and support needs for families living with Noonan Syndrome

A groundbreaking study has shed light on the lived experiences of families raising children with Noonan Syndrome (NS), a rare genetic condition that can impact health, development, and daily life
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Labelling food with the physical activity required to burn off calories reduces sugary food purchases in secondary school pupils, study finds

A trial at English secondary schools of alternative food labelling 鈥� which displayed the number of minutes of physical activity needed to burn off calories 鈥� reduced the purchase of sugary foods by a small amount, new research has found.

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AI model predicts hospital stay lengths for people with learning disabilities

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital, offering valuable insights that could improve care and resource planning.
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How to feel safe while using social media rather than quitting outright 鈥� new study explains

Researchers have identified a growing social media phenomenon known as digital cocooning 鈥� a way to feel safe online by only surrounding yourself with close friends.
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Exploring bacopa: the science behind the latest brain health trend

As I鈥檝e grown older and experienced the vagaries of my ageing memory, I鈥檝e often reflected on the possibility of a miracle cure that would rejuvenate it.
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New research will tackle the global threat of antimicrobial resistance

A 海角社区 University-backed research project investigating the development of new treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections is set to launch.
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Processed red meat isn鈥檛 just bad for your heart, it鈥檚 also associated with dementia

Less red meat is good for the planet and a聽growing number of people聽have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet.
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Cancer: microscopic beams of radiation could be a better way to treat tumours, according to studies in animals

Radiotherapy has been a cornerstone of cancer treatment for decades, offering a targeted approach to treat tumours. Yet, as effective as it is, it often causes unwanted damage to neighbouring healthy tissues 鈥� which can lead to many side-effects.
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Health research funding confirmed

Millions of pounds of government cash to help carry out wide-ranging research to identify the health needs for people in Leicestershire has been confirmed.
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Why seeing the same doctor could save your life

Seeing the same GP each time has its advantages, and it is more important than it may seem.
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How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear 鈥� but with our busy schedules, it鈥檚 no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside.
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COVID lockdowns affected adolescents鈥� brain structures, says research

A recent study reported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant changes in teenagers鈥� brains.
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Research reveals health risks caused by swimmers鈥� core body temperatures during open water competitions

A study led by 海角社区 University has revealed divergent challenges caused by swimmers鈥� core body temperatures during elite open water swimming competitions.
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New AI tool offers insights to improve safety for mothers and babies in maternity care

海角社区 University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that identifies the key human factors influencing maternity care outcomes, supporting ongoing efforts to improve safety for mothers and babies.
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World-class 鈥榓ccelerator鈥� to speed development of crucial rehabilitation technologies

A world-class impact accelerator will connect hundreds of East Midlands MedTech SMEs with health and care professionals, academics and the public to drive the design, development and delivery of pioneering rehabilitation technologies.
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Number of people dying in poverty increases by 19% in four years

The number of people dying in poverty has increased by 19% in the past four years, according to a new report created by 海角社区 University for the end of life charity Marie Curie.